Samsung SL720 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SL720 was announced 4 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL720 scores vs the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SL720 compared to the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.